Absent Definition & Meaning
absent
- adjective
- not being in a specified place
- nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking"
- lost in thought; showing preoccupation; "an absent stare"; "an absentminded professor"; "the scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence"
- verb
- go away or leave; "He absented himself"
"Absent" in song lyrics
See how absent is used in real songs:
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"If you sneeze then you comin' up absent"
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"When no scuba absent"
Brother Ali — So Dearly -
"voiture de police, travail absent"
IAM f/ Sunz of Man, Universal — Noir Chateau (Black Castle)
Words that rhyme with absent
Usage tips for "absent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "absent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for absent to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does absent mean?
- not being in a specified place nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking" lost in thought; showing preoccupation; "an absent stare"; "an absentminded professor"; "the scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence" go away or leave; "He absented himself"
- What part of speech is absent?
- Absent is an adjective and a verb.
- How many definitions does absent have?
- Absent has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).